LEVEL 1 Physical Education – L1PE

Learning Area: Health & Physical Education

Qualification: NCEA Level 1

This course will allow learners to explore sports science, sports sociology, kotahitanga, interpersonal skills, and quality performance through different movement contexts. There is also the opportunity to explore how movement impacts our hauora (wellbeing) and the relationship with Te ao Māori and movement. The course will have 2x theory each week and 2x practical each week (sometimes more). 

Course Components:

• Sports science - how the body moves and functions. Biomechanics, anatomy

• Kotahitanga - interpersonal skills and working with others

• Movement and Hauora (wellbeing)

• Sports sociology 

• Te ao Māori aspects and movements

• Sociocultural impacts on movement

External Credits:                                   10

Internal Credits:                                    10

Entry Recommendations:            A good understanding of interpersonal skills, skill development and active participation  in Year 10 Physical Education